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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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With any GUI, there are opportunities to use gathered data visually. Which of the methods below would be best described as one that would allow an operator to retrieve and plot data over an extended time frame?
A DDE protocol has 3 components to a "handle". Which of the components below would best be described as the name of a unique data source is contained inside of a DDE server application ?
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a method that is suitable for larger networks?
Which of the answers below best represents the recommended standard that uses an end device circuit to provide the protocols for error detection?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that converts a digital signal to 8 or 16 outputs?
Which of the HART addresses below would be best for hybrid signalling?
RS-232 to USB is the best example of which of the following converters?
Which of the answers below is best described as an instrument database that can be modern control systems can access?
Which of the lengths below relates best to a spur cable with 1 field device connected?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that allows for a data connection to other networks, or RTUs and PLCs?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be designed to reduce data time stamping in real-time?
A typical DCS has at least four layers in it's architecture. Valves, switches and transmitters are all under the direct control of which of the layers below?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best used where discrete data needs to be provided, but a simple colour change will suffice?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is a network that links smaller networks together, but potentially on a global scale?
The OSI model describes how a network should be arranged. Which of the layers below defines the media access method and the message frame structure?
In the unbalanced signal transmission system, which answer best represents the number 3?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "I"?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make use of a HART protocol?
I to P converters are best defined as which of the following answers?
Which of the terms below can be best described as supplies the individual devices with data and power from the trunk line in an H1 transmission system?
In the unbalanced signal transmission system, which answer best represents the number 2?
IPv4 and IPv6 are the two current versions of IP. Which of the answers below is the defining difference between the two protocols?
Which of the answers below is best described as a primary advantage of the token passing messaging in the H1 transmission system?
Wireless Ethernet connections can be easily captured across a public access point. Which of the primary security methods below is to be used at all times possible?
Which of the categories below best represents a component not used in the construction of a segment for DeviceNet?